1.5 to stay Alive for Pacific countries is non-negotiable
As thousands of delegates descend upon Azerbaijan for 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), the lead...
Pacific nations don’t want ‘boomerang aid’ for climate
Facing physical and ecological threats, Pacific Island experts are demanding their experience, and history is better understood to inform local and global climate action.
Releasing...
COP29: Push for agreement on a new climate finance deal ‘right from the start’
Following another year of record-high global heat and extreme weather events, UN climate chief Simon Stiell told negotiators at COP29 in Baku that setting...
Flying Fijians shift focus to Spain after Welsh victory
The Flying Fijians move on to the next assignment on their four-match Autumn Tour of Europe, as the focus shifts to Spain.
Head coach Mick...
Kiribati voices concern over ongoing missile testing in the Pacific Ocean
The Kiribati government says it is deeply concerned about ongoing intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) testing in the Pacific Ocean.
Last week, the U.S military launched...
Trump, 1.5 C breach weigh on UN COP climate finance talks
Pacific delegates fear the implications of a Trump presidency and breach of the 1.5-degree Celsius warming target will overshadow negotiations on climate finance at...
Commodore Philip Polewara is PNG army chief
Commodore Philip Polewara has now been appointed as chief of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) and promoted to the rank of rear...
OACPS SG Georges Chikoti honoured for leading sustainable development in the global south
OACPS Secretary-General Georges Rebelo Chikoti was honoured in Oviedo, Asturias, with the prestigious Royal Corps of Nobility’s Award, spotlighting the organisation's impactful work in...
Resisting China’s relentless pressure: Taiwan girds itself for 2025 Pacific Islands Forum meeting
This early, Taiwan is readying itself to fight for the right to be at the next Leaders’ Meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum in...
Remengesau and Senior concede, President Whipps, Oilouch hold strong leads in Palau’s 12th general election
Following the wrap up of votes’ tabulation on Wednesday last week, Presidential candidate Tommy E Remengesau Jr and Vice President and candidate Uduch Sengebau...
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Tuvalu says attaining global prosperity goals requires boost for poor nations
While vowing its commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Tuvalu cited the challenges hindering its progress.
For Tuvalu, sustainable development is inseparable...
New Zealand Foreign Minister to meet Ministers from Fiji, Niue and Samoa
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters will meet Pacific counterparts from Niue, Fiji and Samoa in Auckland today.
“In these uncertain geostrategic times in our...
PM Wale sets to travel to U.S & Japan on eight-day trip
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale will leave for the United States this weekend on an eight-day overseas visit that will also take him...